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Great singletrack both ways. Earn your turns and epic views!


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7.5

Miles

12.1

KM

Singletrack

10,598' 3,230 m

High

9,109' 2,776 m

Low

1,611' 491 m

Up

1,913' 583 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is one of the longer trails on the North side of town that is biker friendly. It can be accessed via the Mill Creek RD, Eider Creek Trail, Jud Wiebe Trail to Deep Creek Waterline, or Via Airport Road. Riding West to East will yield gentler climbs and a shorter but much steeper downhill, while East to West requires burly climbing and a flowy exit. Many of the loops that involve this trail end up being over 15 miles with serious climbing sections, so bring adequate food and water.

The riding is almost entirely on singletrack that ranges from very smooth to very rough. Only very highly skilled riders will be able to avoid significant amounts hike-a-bike on this one, especially if climbing the Eider Creek Trail.

This ride is highly scenic and is a great way to see the whole valley and much of the surrounding San Juans. High quality enduro fun! Watch for hikers and trail runners and wildlife on the trail.

Shuttling options exist if riders want to cut out riding the highway to access this trail. Parking exists both at Mill Creek RD and at the Deep Creek Trail-head on the west side. Either way you're going to do a lot of climbing though.

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Shared By:

Paul Byrne

Trail Ratings

  3.1 from 25 votes

#12

in Telluride

#11125

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  3.1 from 25 votes
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Trail Rankings

#12

in Telluride

#1,119

in Colorado

#11,125

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Photos

New trail cut off for Deep Creek climb.
Sep 18, 2023 near Mountai…, CO
New Deep Creek section
Sep 18, 2023 near Mountai…, CO
You get fantastic views of the San Juans to the south.
Aug 1, 2013 near Mountai…, CO
Serene aspens on Deep Creek Trail
Aug 28, 2021 near Mountai…, CO
Smooth and flowy.
Sep 17, 2023 near Mountai…, CO
About 90% of the trail looks like this!
Aug 1, 2013 near Mountai…, CO
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